Lettuce Leaf Black Seeded Simpson Organic HEIRLOOM Seeds

Lactuca sativa

Item #3025

40 days. After more than 150 years, Black
Seeded Simpson remains one of
the most tender and delicately
flavored leaf lettuces ever bred.
Full sized, frilly leaves can be
picked in just over a month, and
baby greens can be harvested in
three weeks! Withstands hot, dry
conditions and light frosts better
than other varieties.

This packet
sows eight 10-foot rows.

Seedling Image

Days to Emerge:5-10 days

Seed Depth:1/8"

Seed Spacing:
A group of 4 seeds
every 6"

Row Spacing:
6"

Thinning:
When 1/2" tall, thin
to 1 every 6"

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED.
2 to 4 weeks before average last frost,
and when soil temperatures are 60°-70°F.
Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until
2 weeks before the first fall frost.

When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks
before average last frost, and in summer
when soil temperatures are too warm
(above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.
In summer's heat, plant in the afternoon
shade of other crops.

Harvesting: Individual leaves can be harvested any
time as desired. The whole plant can be sheared to
2" above ground level when plant is up to 10" in
diameter; more leaves will be produced.